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Enforcement Priorities Priority 1 Felonies Gang Activity National Security People stopped at the border on or after January 1, 2015 (applies for people now living in Iowa) Priority 2 Certain significant misdemeanors Multiple misdemeanors Persons who unlawfully entered the U.S. and cannot prove continuous presence since January 1, 2014 Abuse the visa or visa waiver program Priority 3 Order of removal on or after January 1, 2014

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Immigration Priority Example José is from Guadalajara, Mexico. José wants to join his family in Los Angeles, California. On January 16, 2015, José attempted to cross the border without entering through an immigration crossing point. José was stopped as he attempted to cross the border. Is José a deportation priority? If he is deportable, which priority does he fall into? Photo Source: http://www.nydailynews.com

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Priority 2 Crimes Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Unlawful Possession or Use of a Firearm Burglary Drug Trafficking or Distribution Any offense with a jail sentence of 90 days or more Domestic Violence or Assault Driving Under the Influence (DUI or OWI)

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Criminal Priority Example Maria is undocumented and has lived in the United States for the past 7 years. One evening, Maria decided to drive home from the bar and was pulled over by the police. The policeman performed certain tests and determined that she was driving over the legal alcohol limit. Maria was arrested and charged with Operating While Under the Influence. Maria eventually plead guilty and was given a fine. Maria paid the fine. Photo Source: http://temkey.com

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More Priority 2 Crimes… Public Intoxication Simple Assault or Disorderly Conduct Possession of Marijuana under 30 grams for personal use Trespass NOT Traffic Tickets

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Immigration Priority Example Jules is originally from Montreal, Canada. On July 17, 2014, Jules successfully crossed the United States-Canada border without entering through an immigration crossing point. On February 20, 2015, Jules was pulled over by a policeman. The policeman let ICE know about Jules’s undocumented status. Jules cannot provide proof that he has been in the United States since January 1, 2014. Photo Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk

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Priority 3 Received an Order of Removal on or after January 1, 2014

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Benefits 3 year protection from removal Travel Abroad Work Permit Social Security Number Driver’s License Limits Not a green card or visa Not a path to a green card or citizenship USCIS has discretion to grant or deny DAPA

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Who is eligible for DAPA? Parent of a U.S. citizen or green card holder on or before November 20, 2014 Continuous residence since January 1, 2010 Physically present in the U.S. on November 20, 2014 No lawful immigration status on November 20, 2014 Not an enforcement priority

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Continuous Residence Example Ana is originally from Honduras. She crossed the United States border in January of 2007 without passing through an immigration check point. Ana settled in Iowa and was pulled over for speeding in January of 2010. Law enforcement reported Ana to immigration and she was given the option of voluntary departure. Ana took the voluntary departure, left the United States in March of 2010, and returned to Honduras. Ana reentered the United States in June of 2010. Photo Source: http://www.hispanolawgroup.com/

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Lawful Status Example Samir is originally from Sudan. He came to the United States in January of 2008 on a temporary work visa. Samir’s work visa expired on December 15, 2014. Is Samir eligible for DAPA? Photo Source: http://www.shaheen.senate.gov

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Old DACA Under age 31 as of 6/15/12 Deferred action and work permit for 2 years New DACA No age limit Deferred action and work permit for 3 years Entered before 6/15/07 and have no status as of 6/15/12 Lived continuously in the U.S. since 1/1/10 Entered before 1/1/10 and have no status as of 11/20/14 Lived continuously in the U.S. since 6/15/07

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Benefits 3 year protection from removal Travel Abroad Work Permit Social Security Number Driver’s License Limits Not a green card or visa Not a path to a green card or citizenship USCIS has discretion to grant or deny DACA

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Who is eligible for DACA? Entered the U.S. before age 16 Continuous residence since January 1, 2010 Physically present in the U.S. on November 20, 2014 No lawful immigration status on November 20, 2014 High school student, high school graduate, or military member Graduated, GED, in high school, or in the U.S. Armed Forces Over 15 years old when applying Not an enforcement priority

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5. Do you meet the education or military requirements? ❏ Current high school student ❏ High school graduate ❏ GED program ❏ Career training program ❏ Current or former U.S. military member Photo Source: http://latism.org

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#3: Proof you have lived in the U.S. since January 1, 2010 Bank StatementsLeases or mortgages Money Orders Photo Source: http://cycug.coml

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More examples… Vaccination records School record Passport (for certain individuals) Written statements from community members Photo Source: http://www.prodevmedia.com; http://www.simplifyem.com; http://www.anthraxinvestigation.com